Nehemiah 13:17 Hebrew Word Analysis

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then I made protests to the chiefs of Judah, and said to them, What is this evil which you are doing, not keeping the Sabbath day holy?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to them, What evil thing is this which ye do, profaning the sabbath day?

Webster's Bible (WBT)

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?

World English Bible (WEB)

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to them, What evil thing is this that you do, and profane the Sabbath day?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And I strive with the freemen of Judah, and say to them, `What `is' this evil thing that ye are doing, and polluting the sabbath-day?